Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program

BOXING + BOOKS have a new home

ROSSETTI donated full design services to create a new home for the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program. DBGYP’s mission is to develop good citizenship in urban youth through a demanding boxing program, strong academic support, and connection to the community through voluntary service.

ROSSETTI’s involvement arose as DBGYP began looking for a new space to accommodate future growth and expanded programming. With 65 students enrolled, and a waiting list of 320, the old gym was overcrowded. ROSSETTI repurposed a 30,000SF book binding plant into a functional and inspiring community asset. Aligning with the organization’s mission, the facility functions first and foremost as an academic and civic structure, with athletics as a secondary component. Located on Detroit’s East side, it provides a safe and engaging community space for students and their families.

ROSSETTI was an ‘all-in’ partner in helping us bring our vision to reality. The entire staff brought so much talent and energy to the project. We're grateful that they not only donated the design services, but care so deeply about our mission.

Jessica Hauser

Executive Director | Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program

Rossetti

The ROSSETTI discover, dare, deliver approach transforms design ideas from unthinkable to reality. We work with our partner clients on projects ranging from stadium design and mixed-use developments to hospitality and workplace. Family-owned for 50 years, ROSSETTI is an architecture firm of 100 talented team members headquartered in the heart of downtown Detroit.